The big news this week for Newcastle Jets was the signing of Olyroos Skipper, Mark Milligan. Milligan has ended 8 months of speculation by agreeing to a 7 match replacement player contract this season, and will join the Jets fulltime next season. Milligan is said to be keen to play in the A-League again and is tipped to get a start in the midfield. Miiligan has been cleared to play against the Mariners and is already being targeted as a threat by opposition clubs.
In other contract news, local Newcastle boy, Jobe Wheelhouse has signed on for another 2 years with the Jets. And former Sydney FC Assisitant boss, Ian Crook, has returned to Newcastle on a 3 year contract to help the club prepare for the Asian Champions League next year.
James Holland, Marko Jesic, Ben Kantarovski and Jason Naidovski have been selected in the Young Socceroos squad for the AFC U19 Championships. Congratulations boys!
Edmundo Zura has confirmed that he has no intentions of leaving Newcastle Jets. Last weeks public comments from Van Egmond seems to have sparked an attitude change in the Ecuadorian who says he wants to do well for the Jets. Zura has found it difficult to settle in Australia due to language and culture differences. Zura played well last week against Melbourne and generally looked lively.
Despite the current financial crisis, the Jets recent form has seen Centerbets betting for Newcastle rise.
Good week for the Newcastle Jets! Finally things look like they are heading in the right direction.
Van Egmond will be feeling the pressure tonight as the Jets face Perth Glory tonight. Newcastle have had a very slow start this season and cannot seem to hit their straps. In an effort to change things around, Van Egmond has dropped Danish midfielder Jesper Hakansson, and replaced him with Newcastle Jets youngster, Jesse Pinto.